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Gamecock women fall short against Racers

Published: Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 6:01 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 11:11 p.m.

JACKSONVILLE ­— Jacksonville State hung close for most of the game before falling to Murray State 68-58 in women’s Ohio Valley Conference college basketball.

The Gamecocks held a 53-50 lead, tied for their largest of the game, before the Racers went on an 18-5 run to end the contest. The loss dropped JSU to 0-21 overall and 0-9 on the season. Murray State improved to 12-7 overall and 5-3 in conference games.

The Gamecocks took their largest lead of the contest on a layup by Gia Banks with 5:30 remaining. Banks finished with a career-high 14 points and five rebounds off the bench.

The Racers jumped out to an 18-7 lead early. JSU responded with a 14-3 spurt to get to within 22-21 with 6:49 left until the break.

The first lead of the game for the Gamecocks came with 42 seconds left in the first half, 30-29. JSU pushed the advantage to 33-30 at halftime.

<p>JACKSONVILLE ­— Jacksonville State hung close for most of the game before falling to Murray State 68-58 in women's Ohio Valley Conference college basketball.</p><p>The Gamecocks held a 53-50 lead, tied for their largest of the game, before the Racers went on an 18-5 run to end the contest. The loss dropped JSU to 0-21 overall and 0-9 on the season. Murray State improved to 12-7 overall and 5-3 in conference games.</p><p>The Gamecocks took their largest lead of the contest on a layup by Gia Banks with 5:30 remaining. Banks finished with a career-high 14 points and five rebounds off the bench. </p><p>The Racers jumped out to an 18-7 lead early. JSU responded with a 14-3 spurt to get to within 22-21 with 6:49 left until the break. </p><p>The first lead of the game for the Gamecocks came with 42 seconds left in the first half, 30-29. JSU pushed the advantage to 33-30 at halftime. </p><p>Dashauna Truss and Miranda Cantrell had 11 and seven first-half points, respectively.</p><p>The second half opened with a 9-0 run by Murray State. JSU battled back to tie it at 50 on a bucket by Banks with 6:02 left before taking a three-point advantage moments later.</p><p>Truss finished with 15 points. Marikate Gardler scored nine points. Erika Sisk led Murray State with 22 points.</p>